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28% of retirees rely solely on Social Security. Here's how to spend it

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28% of retirees rely solely on Social Security , according to a Motley Fool survey.

With thoughtful planning, Social Security will simply be sprinkles on top of a tasty retirement sundae.

With news that Social Security's trust funds could be depleted by 2035 and potential benefit cuts on the horizon, I'm focused on building my own financial safety net.

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